Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters (1997)
A landmark Thai crime drama charting the meteoric rise and violent downfall of Bangkok's most legendary street gangster.
Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters - Movie Information
- Original Title: 2499 อันธพาลครองเมือง
- Release Year: 1997
- Directed by: Nonzee Nimibutr
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Drama, Crime
- Runtime: 1h 44m
- Original Language: Thai
- Spoken Languages: Thai
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 17, 1997 (Thailand)
- Alternative Titles: 2499 อันธพาลครองเมือง (TH)
- Production Companies: Tai Entertainment
- Production Countries: Thailand
Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters - Plot
Dang Bireley, a young man who became famous in Phra Nakorn as a Gangster. Everything swung his way until one of Thailand's many coups d'etat imposed martial law and drove the city's gangsters up-country.
Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters - Trailer
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The bad boys that become a legend.
Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Nonzee Nimibutr
Main Cast
- Jesdaporn Pholdee
- Noppachai Muttaweevong
- Atthaporn Teemakorn
- Suppakorn Kitsuwan
- Chartchai Ngamsan
- Champagne Intachak
- Apichart Chusakul
- Parichart Borsudhi
- Piya Boonnak
- Theerachai Preukpiman
Writers
- Wisit Sasanatieng
Producers
- Visute Poolvoralaks
Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters - FAQs
Is Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters based on a true story?
Yes. The film is inspired by the real life of Dang Bireley, a notorious gangster who rose to prominence in Bangkok's Phra Nakorn district during the 1950s. His story became legendary in Thai popular culture, and the film dramatizes his criminal career and eventual downfall following a military coup.
Who are the main actors in Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters?
The film stars Jesdaporn Pholdee as Dang Bireley, Noppachai Muttaweevong as Lam Singha, Atthaporn Teemakorn as Piak Visutkasat, Suppakorn Kitsuwan as Pu Bottlebomb, and Chartchai Ngamsan as Dum Esso, among others.
What is Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters about?
The film follows Dang Bireley, a young man who rises to infamy as a feared gangster in Bangkok's Phra Nakorn district during the 1950s. His reign is cut short when a military coup imposes martial law, forcing the city's criminal underworld to scatter to the countryside.
Who directed Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters?
The film was directed by Nonzee Nimibutr, one of Thailand's most celebrated filmmakers. The movie is widely regarded as a landmark of the Thai New Wave cinema movement of the late 1990s and helped revitalize the Thai film industry.
When was Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters released?
Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters was released on May 17, 1997, in Thailand. It became a major commercial and critical success, widely credited with sparking a renaissance in Thai cinema during the late 1990s.
What is the significance of this film for Thai cinema?
Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters is considered a pivotal milestone in Thai film history. Its commercial success and stylish direction helped launch the Thai New Wave movement, inspiring a new generation of filmmakers and demonstrating that locally produced films could compete with Hollywood at the domestic box office.
How long is Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters?
Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters has a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes (104 minutes).
What genre is Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters?
The film blends Action, Drama, and Crime genres. It combines the kinetic energy of a gangster thriller with a character-driven dramatic portrait of ambition, loyalty, and the brutal consequences of a life outside the law in 1950s Bangkok.
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